Monument record MWX1435 - Type 25 pillbox, Arish Mell, East Lulworth
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Summary
A small circular (Type 25) pillbox built during World War II situated on the beach at Arish Mell. The pillbox was constructed in 1940-41 and is built of concrete and corrugated iron. A field visit in the late 1980s or early 1990s found the structure to be in a good condition.
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Full Description
Type 25 pillbox.On beach front at East Lulworth. <1-3>
<1> Council for British Archaeology, 1995, Defence of Britain Project, S0000081 (Digital archive). SWX5.
Type 25 pillbox.
<2> Council for British Archaeology, 2003, Defence of Britain Project Database, S0000081 (Machine readable data file). SDO128.
<3> Council for British Archaeology, 2006, Defence of Britain Project Archive DEB01, S0000081 (Excavation archive). SDO17227.
Type 25 pillbox.
<4> National Record of the Historic Environment, 1416298 (Digital archive). SDO14739.
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SWX5 Digital archive: Council for British Archaeology. 1995. Defence of Britain Project. S0000081.
- <2> SDO128 Machine readable data file: Council for British Archaeology. 2003. Defence of Britain Project Database. S0000081.
- <3> SDO17227 Excavation archive: Council for British Archaeology. 2006. Defence of Britain Project Archive DEB01. S0000081.
- <4> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 1416298.
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | SY 85500 80300 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY88SE |
| Civil Parish | East Lulworth; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Defence of Britain database: S0000081
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 6 010 060
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 88 SE 67
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 1416298
Record last edited
Aug 16 2023 1:43PM
